Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop

*SB23NEWS* The Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop converts the keyboard version of the triple-classic (OB-X,OB-8 and OB-Xa) into a compact format.

In 2022, the legendary Oberheim-sound returned with the impressive OB-X8. As a joint project between Tom Oberheim and Marcus Ryle, and Dave Smith of Sequential, it went far beyond itself. Numerous improvements and contemporary functionality make the OB-X8 feel like a gift from synthesizer history for the synthesizer-here-and-now as well as it's future. The keyboard version has been upgraded in a positive sense and regrouped for the space-saving desktop version. The master, control and arpeggiator sections, which can be found on the left side of the keyboard version, have been clearly arranged above the other controls on the desktop version.

Features:

• Eight-voice, pure analog polyphony with sawtooth, square/pulse, triangle and noise
• Two discrete VCOs of the SEM/OB-X line per voice deliver the classic, punchy Oberheim sound
• Variable oscillator and noise levels
• Discrete SEM line VCFs for authentic OB-X sound and presence
• Authentic Curtis filters give the OB-Xa/OB-8 its typical character
• Additional SEM filter modes extend the classic OB-X filter with high-pass, band-pass and notch functions
• Precisely modeled envelope behavior of OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8
• Variable triangle-wave cross-modulation
• 61-key velocity-sensitive FATAR keyboard for expressiveness and responsiveness
• Classic Oberheim pitch and mod levers for expressive note bending, vibrato, and access to arpeggiator functions
• Performance-based modulation in real time through channel aftertouch
• Vintage knob allows authentic voice-to-voice variability to emulate the behavior of vintage instruments
• Oberheim-typical wide stereo presence through individually adjustable panning per program.
• Velocity of volume and filter are given additional expressiveness via velocity options
• Variable voice stacking from 1-8 voices via extended unison
• Bi-timbral option for two presets at the same time to realize "splits" and "doubles
• Over 400 factory presets, including all original sounds from OB-X, OB-SX,
• OB-Xa and OB-8
• Over 600 user programmable preset memories
• High-resolution OLED display for patch management and easy access to advanced menu functions
• Stereo and mono outputs
• Volume, sustain and filter inputs
• MIDI In/Out/Thru
• USB
• Integrated power supply (fan and heat sink free)
• Real walnut side panels
• Lightweight design (4,3 kg)
• compact dimensions (56,9 x 21,6 x 10,2 cm)